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Deputy Sheriff Melvin Brackman | Miller County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
Miller County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Deputy Sheriff

Melvin Brackman

Miller County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 19, 1932

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 19, 1932
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1937

Deputy Melvin Brackman and Deputy J.C. Crain were shot and killed in an ambush while attempting to arrest a bootlegger. The ambush occurred at the intersection of two rural county roads in southern Miller County.

The suspect was later apprehended. The suspect was convicted of one count of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on July 5, 1937.